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Wrapmate makes it easier for franchises to brand their vehicles

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National vehicle graphics provider Wrapmate provides a streamlined, turnkey solution for franchisors and their individual franchisee locations to get vehicle wraps.


DENVER
, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Wrapmate is excited to announce that it’s bringing its vast network of over 1,400 vehicle graphics professionals to franchisors nationwide in an all-new product offering for franchises to receive vehicle wraps for all their company vehicles across all U.S. markets. Now, franchisors nationwide can wrap anywhere from one to 10,000 vehicles quickly and efficiently, in every major market.

Wrapmate’s Franchise Wraps and Graphics Program meets franchises where they’re at with an out-of-the-box solution to handle all things graphics. Entrepreneurs enter the franchise business with the expectations of marketing and operations already being pre-set and on autopilot. Franchises can now have their mind at ease knowing that wrapping franchisee vehicles is just as easy.

The core components of Wrapmate’s turnkey program provides all U.S.-based franchisors with flexible pricing, branding consistency, standardized logistics and nationwide installation coverage for wraps & graphics on any vehicle type or quantity.

Wrapmate’s flexible pricing structure ensures zero costs are charged to the corporate entity, including no setup costs or monthly management fees. Franchisors are simply responsible for sharing the vehicle graphics program to their franchisees, and Wrapmate handles everything else.

Franchisors not only benefit from beautiful vehicle branding and endless marketing value, but a promising strategy for fueling additional growth across current and new franchisee markets. 

Included in the program comes a ready-to-use ordering platform where franchisees can visit a co-branded website to choose their vehicle, graphic size, creative theme and then instantly place an order for new vehicle graphics.

Wrapmate can also facilitate other large format printing and installation like window signage, wall murals and floor graphics at any or all franchisee locations.

“We are beyond excited to provide franchisors across all U.S. markets with the effortless ability to offer wraps and graphic products to their franchisees, no matter where they are located,” says Javier Lozano Jr., Chief Marketing Officer of Wrapmate. “Thanks to Wrapmate’s logistical prowess behind-the-scenes, we can ensure color consistency, branding perfection and flawless installation across every single franchisee’s wrap project.”

Jeremy Seiley, a franchisee of That 1 Painter based in Houston, Texas, says, “Working with Wrapmate to put wraps on both my franchise vehicles has been incredibly simple and streamlined. Since getting my wraps completed, I literally have potential customers approaching my vehicles on a daily basis asking for price quotes and it’s grown my sales pipeline substantially.”

“Franchisees, in many cases small business owners, are generally not familiar with how onsite and offsite graphics have a very positive impact on the business growth, nor do they know where to go to get these solutions. A one stop shop for graphics, facilitates the adoption of 3M trusted graphic solutions in this market segment, hence continuing to grow the overall graphics industry,” shares Carolina Bautista-Brown, 3M Segment Marketing Senior Manager.

To receive an exclusive invitation to the franchise program or to learn more, visit wrapmate.com/franchise today.

Graphic professionals interested in receiving printing and installation projects from Wrapmate can sign up to be a Wrapmate Pro at wrapmate.com/pro.


About Wrapmate

Wrapmate is an all-in-one digital platform for business owners and consumers to get their vehicle wraps & graphics projects designed, produced and installed in any city across the U.S. Utilizing Wrapmate’s advanced technologies, customers can visualize, purchase and even finance their vehicle graphics in the simplest way possible. Additionally, Wrapmate supports a nationwide network of over 1,400 vetted graphic professionals known as Wrapmate Pros, providing them with local customer projects and solutions to grow their business. To learn more, visit wrapmate.com.


About 3M


3M (NYSE: MMM) believes science helps create a brighter world for everyone. By unlocking the power of people, ideas and science to reimagine what’s possible, our global team uniquely addresses the opportunities and challenges of our customers, communities, and planet. Learn how we’re working to improve lives and make what’s next at 3M.com/news or on Twitter at @3M or @3MNews.

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Trimble Ventures Invests in Civ Robotics–A Construction Tech Startup Focused on Autonomous Surveying Solutions

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SUNNYVALE, Calif.
, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Trimble Ventures, Trimble’s (NASDAQ: TRMB) corporate venture capital fund, announced today its investment in Civ Robotics, a San Francisco-based construction tech startup focusing on transforming surveying layout for civil engineering and infrastructure projects. This investment supports Trimble Ventures’ mission to invest in early and growth-stage companies that are accelerating innovation, digital transformation and sustainability in the industries Trimble serves—such as agriculture, construction, geospatial and transportation. The investment terms were not disclosed.

The construction industry faces a variety of challenges including shortage of skilled workers, safety and productivity. Civ Robotics addresses these challenges with CivDot, a new autonomous surveying solution that empowers efficiency, productivity and safety on the job. CivDot is an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) designed for civil engineering and infrastructure projects such as solar farms, roadways, data centers, power plants and more. Augmenting the surveyors work, CivDot marks thousands of coordinates per day precisely and efficiently, while delivering layouts faster than traditional methods.

“We are focused on investing in companies that are seeking to address important challenges in markets that align with Trimble’s mission of transforming the way the world works. Civ Robotics technology supports surveyors and field workers and helps remove the burden of repetitive and risky work,” said Aviad Almagor, vice president, technology innovation at Trimble and technology advisor for Trimble Ventures. “Civ Robotics uses Trimble’s high-precision GNSS positioning technology and surveying software to improve productivity and increase safety. This is an exciting opportunity to help accelerate innovation in autonomy, surveying and construction.”

“Trimble and our vision are in lockstep towards construction automation with a sharp focus on the highest standards of safety and quality,” said Tom Yeshurun, co-founder and CEO, Civ Robotics, which announced its $5 million seed funding round this morning. “Through Trimble’s latest GNSS technology in our autonomous surveying products, our customers can benefit from an end-to-end workflow.”

Civ Robotics will be showcased during the Trimble Dimensions+ User Conference held November 7-9 in Las Vegas.

About Civ Robotics

Civ Robotics is an autonomous surveying solution for civil engineering and infrastructure projects. The company’s flagship product, CivDot, is an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) which marks thousands of coordinates per day precisely and efficiently for large construction projects, while empowering workforces faced with labor shortages and subsequent delays. Through the press of a button and in a fraction of the time, Civ Robotics autonomous systems are revolutionizing projects, including solar farms, roadways, data centers, power plants, industrial development and large infrastructure. Learn more at: www.civrobotics.com.

About Trimble Ventures

Launched in 2021, Trimble Ventures is a corporate venture capital fund focused on investing in early and growth-stage companies that align with Trimble’s mission of transforming work in the agriculture, construction, geospatial and transportation industries. The fund deploys strategic capital to accelerate the growth of innovative companies and partners that complement Trimble’s products, technology platforms and support its customer’s work. Trimble Ventures targets investing in companies with technologies and solutions related to hardware and software applications; artificial intelligence; augmented, virtual and mixed reality; autonomy and robotics; blockchain; the Internet of Things (IoT) and analytics; and sustainability.

For more information on Trimble Ventures, visit:  ventures.trimble.com.

About Trimble

Trimble is an industrial technology company transforming the way the world works by delivering solutions that enable our customers to thrive. Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity and data analytics connect the digital and physical worlds to improve productivity, quality, safety, transparency and sustainability. From purpose-built products to enterprise lifecycle solutions, Trimble is transforming industries such as agriculture, construction, geospatial and transportation. For more information about Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB), visit:  www.trimble.com.

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New Synopsys Research Finds Significant Increase in Practices to Bolster Software Supply Chain Security

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BSIMM13 data reveals nearly 50 percent surge in activities to secure open source components and integrate security into developer toolchains


MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.
, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), today published BSIMM13, the latest edition of the annual Building Security In Maturity Model (BSIMM) report analyzing the software security practices across 130 organizations—including Adobe, PayPal and Lenovo—in their cumulative efforts to secure more than 145,000 applications built and maintained by nearly 410,000 developers.

The findings highlight a significant increase in activities that indicate BSIMM member organizations are implementing a “shift everywhere” approach to perform automated and continuous security testing throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and manage risk across their complete application portfolio.

To learn more, download the BSIMM13 Trends & Insights report.

“The BSIMM13 findings suggest that with the attention placed on software supply chains, most enterprise organizations are taking a risk-based approach to application security. Such an approach recognizes that security isn’t limited to the codebase; it includes the process of software development where security reviews and testing ‘shift everywhere’ to continuously improve security outcomes.” said Jason Schmitt, general manager of the Synopsys Software Integrity Group. “The findings also demonstrate that BSIMM member organizations’ software security initiatives are maturing, and they’re now looking for ways to drive the scalability, efficiency and overall effectiveness of their programs.”

Conducted by the Synopsys Software Integrity Group, BSIMM13 highlights evolving trends among member organizations’ software security initiatives over the last 12 months, including:

  • Managing Software Supply Chain Risk and the Rise of SBOMs
    Likely as a result of recent high-profile supply chain attacks, managing software supply chain risk—most commonly performed through identifying and securing open source software—appears to be a top priority for BSIMM member organizations. BSIMM13 reports a 51% increase in activities associated with controlling open source risk over the last 12 months, as well as a 30% increase in organizations building and maintaining a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) to fully catalog the components within their deployed software.

  • Integrating Security into Developer Toolchains
    As part of their efforts to “shift everywhere” BSIMM organizations made significant progress in integrating security options into CI/CD pipelines and developer toolchains over the last 12 months. BSIMM13 data notes a 48% growth in activities that enable organizations to include security tests in QA automation.

  • Expanding Software Security Beyond Products and Applications
    BSIMM13 data also shows tremendous growth in activities that indicate security teams are working with operations to secure software that is not an application—such as automation created for CI/CD— as observations of activities for leveraging operational data for continuous improvement grew by 95% over the last 12 months.

  • “Shift Everywhere” with Automated and Continuous Testing
    BSIMM13 data reports that 82% of BSIMM member organizations now use automated code review tools—ranking among the top-10 most-observed activities in BSIMM13—which unlocks their ability to perform faster, incremental security tests and identify vulnerabilities as they are introduced throughout the SDLC.

Established in 2008, the BSIMM is a maturity model that observes and quantifies the activities performed by software security professionals to help members of the wider security community plan, execute and measure their organizations’ initiatives. BSIMM data originates in interviews conducted with member organizations during a BSIMM assessment. Following the assessment, observation data is anonymized and added to the BSIMM data pool, where statistical analysis is performed to highlight trends around how BSIMM organizations are securing their software. 

In addition to publishing its annual report, BSIMM provides members with a private community to engage with peers, learn best practices and gain new insights through community discussions, blogs, e-learning courses, webinars and more exclusive content focused on securing software in today’s dynamic business environment.

“Having joined the BSIMM community in 2015, we have found significant value in leveraging the insights drawn from the annually refreshed observations to help us plan and measure our own security program, and also gain a sense of the practice areas that are most important to our customers,” said Bill Jaeger, Executive Director of Lenovo’s Infrastructure Solutions Group Product Security Office. “Additionally, the BSIMM community itself is a fantastic resource, with members generously sharing experiences and lessons learned; we’re all on a similar journey, and firms just beginning their software security initiatives can learn so much from those that started earlier.”

Those interested in learning more about the findings and the BSIMM program can download the BSIMM13 Trends & Insights report or the full-length BSIMM13 Foundations, which provides an in-depth analysis of the data and explores industry-specific trends.

Acknowledgements 

Synopsys would like to thank Jamie Boote, Eli Erlikhman, Stephen Gardner, and Sammy Migues, authors of the BSIMM13, as well as Kathy Clark-Fisher and Ryan Francis, whose behind-the-scenes work keeps the BSIMM science project, conferences, and community on track.

Some of the companies participating in the BSIMM study include: AARP, Adobe, Aetna, Ally Bank, Axway, Bank of America, Bell Network, CIBC, Cisco, Citi, Diebold Nixdorf, Depository Trust & Cleaning Corporation, Egis, Eli Lilly and Company, eMoney Advisor, EQBank, Equifax, Fidelity, Finastra, Freddie Mac, F-Secure, Genetec, HCA Healthcare, Honeywell CE, HSBC, Imperva, Inspur Software, Intralinks, iPipeline, Johnson & Johnson, Landis+Gyr, Lenovo, MassMutual, MediaTek, Medtronic, Navient, Navy Federal Credit Union, NEC, NetApp, Oppo, PayPal, Pegasystems, Principal Financial, Realtek, SambaSafety, ServiceNow, Signify, SonicWall, Synchrony Financial, TD Ameritrade, Teradata, Trainline, Trane, U.S. Bank, Veritas, Verizon Media, Vivo, World Wide Technology, ZoomInfo. 

About BSIMM

Established in 2008, the Building Security In Maturity Model (BSIMM) is a data-driven tool for creating, measuring, and evaluating software security initiatives.  Developed through the careful study and analysis of over 250 software security initiatives, BSIMM13 includes current, real-world data from 130 organizations across the globe. In addition to publishing its annual report, BSIMM provides member organizations with a private community to engage with peers, learn best practices and gain new insights through community discussions, blogs, e-learning courses, webinars and more. To learn more about the BSIMM program, visit www.bsimm.com

About the Synopsys Software Integrity Group 

Synopsys Software Integrity Group helps development teams build secure, high-quality software, minimizing risks while maximizing speed and productivity. Synopsys, a recognized leader in application security, provides static analysis, software composition analysis, and dynamic analysis solutions that enable teams to quickly find and fix vulnerabilities and defects in proprietary code, open source components, and application behavior. With a combination of industry-leading tools, services, and expertise, only Synopsys helps organizations optimize security and quality in DevSecOps and throughout the software development life cycle. Learn more at www.synopsys.com/software.   

About Synopsys  

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) is the Silicon to Software™ partner for innovative companies developing the electronic products and software applications we rely on every day. As an S&P 500 company, Synopsys has a long history of being a global leader in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP and offers the industry’s broadest portfolio of application security testing tools and services. Whether you’re a system-on-chip (SoC) designer creating advanced semiconductors, or a software developer writing more secure, high-quality code, Synopsys has the solutions needed to deliver innovative products. Learn more at www.synopsys.com.

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TD Bank and Target Corporation Extend U.S. Credit Card Partnership Agreement Through 2030

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CHERRY HILL, N.J.
, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, today announced a multi-year contract extension with Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT), in which TD will continue to be the exclusive issuer of Target co-branded and private label consumer credit cards.

“A decade of partnership has enabled our teams to innovate together and deliver a compelling card program for Target guests,” said Chris Fred, Head of U.S. Credit Cards and Unsecured Lending, TD Bank. “We are thrilled to continue our collaborative relationship with Target, a leading retailer that shares our growth mindset and sharp focus on the customer.”

Earlier this year, Target and TD expanded the RedCard Mastercard program at the point of sale in Target stores and on Target.com, to originate co-branded cards that offer exceptional value for guests. In addition to industry-leading 5% instant savings available every day at Target, RedCard Mastercard holders can earn 2% on eligible dining and gas purchases and 1% everywhere else.

“RedCard holders are among Target’s most engaged guests and have saved more than $9.7 billion over 12 years of Target runs. By deepening our partnership with TD Bank, Target will continue to offer guests meaningful, everyday value through 5% savings, free shipping from Target.com on most items, extended return times and exclusive offers,” said Gemma Kubat, President, Financial & Retail Services, Target.

TD first acquired Target’s U.S. credit card portfolio in 2013.

About TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank® 

TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank, is one of the 10 largest banks in the U.S., providing over 9.8 million customers with a full range of retail, small business and commercial banking products and services at more than 1,100 convenient locations throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Metro D.C., the Carolinas and Florida. In addition, TD Auto Finance, a division of TD Bank, N.A., offers vehicle financing and dealer commercial services. TD Bank and its subsidiaries also offer customized private banking and wealth management services through TD Wealth®. TD Bank is headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J. To learn more, visit www.td.com/us. Find TD Bank on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TDBank and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TDBank_US and www.twitter.com/TDNews_US.

TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank, is a member of TD Bank Group and a subsidiary of The Toronto-Dominion Bank of Toronto, Canada, a top 10 financial services company in North America. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges under the ticker symbol “TD”. To learn more, visit www.td.com/us. 

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Fighting Fire with 5G – T-Mobile 5G Powers Pano AI Wildfire Detection System

Fighting Fire with 5G – T-Mobile 5G Powers Pano AI Wildfire Detection System

What’s the news: T-Mobile, Pano AI and Portland General Electric are deploying 5G-connected cameras to enable AI-powered active wildfire detection that identifies the first sign of wildfires so emergency crews can respond before they grow out of control.

Why it matters: Early detection is key to stopping a wildfire before it spreads, but with traditional methods identifying and assessing a fire can take hours, delaying the response. With T-Mobile’s far-reaching, high capacity 5G network, Pano AI can collect and analyze vast amounts of data in near real time to detect, confirm and pinpoint new ignitions in the critical early minutes of a wildfire, enabling it to be contained before it endangers lives and property.

Who it’s for: Emergency managers, first responders andanyone potentially impacted by wildfires.

BELLEVUE, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Wildfires can have devastating consequences, threatening lives and property. And they’re a growing problem, burning nearly twice as much forested land today as they did just 20 years ago. 5G can help change that. T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) announced today that it has teamed up with Pano AI – a disaster preparedness technology solutions provider – and Portland General Electric to deploy 5G-connected cameras that enable AI-powered active wildfire detection near Portland, Oregon, to help identify the first sign of wildfires and ultimately stop them before they spread.

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Pano AI – a participant of the 5G Open Innovation Lab, which T-Mobile cofounded – deploys ultra-high-definition cameras and its proprietary Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform to constantly scan for and identify wildfires in the very early stages. The massive bandwidth and far reach of T-Mobile’s 5G network allows Pano AI to gather extremely high-quality video in at-risk areas and send vast amounts of data to Pano AI’s command center in real time, maximizing the effectiveness of its AI platform and spotting potentially dangerous situations quickly and reliably.

“This is why we’ve been focused on building a 5G network for all – not just in densely-populated areas but across the country, into rural communities and remote environments as well,” said Neville Ray, President of Technology at T-Mobile. “Pano AI has developed an innovative solution that is poised to save lives and limit the devastation often caused by wildfires, and it’s both humbling and rewarding that T-Mobile’s 5G network is uniquely positioned to help bring it to life.”

“Firefighters are looking for ways to detect, confirm and pinpoint a fire within minutes, and modern technology makes that very possible,” said Sonia Kastner, CEO of Pano AI. “Wildfire detection is especially important in rural and remote areas, and thanks to the long range of T-Mobile’s 5G network, we can bring Pano AI’s solution to some of the most vulnerable locations across the country.”

Last year, nearly 60,000 wildfires burned more than seven million acres of land in the U.S., according to the National Interagency Fire Center. And data shows that these fires are getting worse over time, due to more severe winds and drier conditions. As the first company to offer a fully-managed solution for active wildfire detection using AI, Pano AI has made it their mission to combat wildfires by providing intelligence that leverages the latest technology, including 5G. Pano AI works with utilities, governments, fire authorities, forestry companies, and private land owners to deploy their solution. Portland General Electric is the first to utilize Pano AI on T-Mobile’s 5G network.

“We put the safety of our customers, employees and communities first and this type of innovation allows us to do that by monitoring and detecting wildfires faster and more reliably than other methods,” said Larry Bekkedahl, senior vice president of Advanced Energy Delivery at Portland General Electric. “The stakes are high when it comes to detecting wildfires, and we need access to breakthrough technologies and reliable connectivity, which both Pano AI and T-Mobile bring to the table.”

T-Mobile is the leader in 5G with the country’s largest, fastest and most reliable 5G network. Covering more than 97% of Americans across 1.8 million square miles – most of which are in rural America – T-Mobile has the ideal 5G network with the breadth and capacity to meaningfully support Pano AI’s active wildfire detection service. T-Mobile’s 5G network is connecting Pano AI cameras in the Portland area today, and the companies plan to expand their collaboration to more areas across the country.

For more information about T-Mobile’s 5G network, visit www.t-mobile.com. For more information on Pano AI, visit www.pano.ai.

Follow T-Mobile’s Official Twitter Newsroom @TMobileNews to stay up to date with the latest company news.

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About T-Mobile

T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) is America’s supercharged Un-carrier, delivering an advanced 4G LTE and transformative nationwide 5G network that will offer reliable connectivity for all. T-Mobile’s customers benefit from its unmatched combination of value and quality, unwavering obsession with offering them the best possible service experience and undisputable drive for disruption that creates competition and innovation in wireless and beyond. Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile provides services through its subsidiaries and operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile and Sprint. For more information please visit: https://www.t-mobile.com.

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UnitedHealthcare and Peloton to Provide Millions of More People With Access to a Leading Interactive Fitness Platform

UnitedHealthcare and Peloton to Provide Millions of More People With Access to a Leading Interactive Fitness Platform

Expanded relationship more than doubles the number of people who may become eligible for a 12-month subscription to a Peloton App Membership, or a three-month waiver toward a Peloton All-Access Membership, at no additional cost as part of their UnitedHealthcare health benefits

MINNETONKA, Minn. & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
UnitedHealthcare, part of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), and Peloton Interactive, Inc. (Nasdaq: PTON) have renewed and expanded their relationship to help more people get or stay active and improve their overall well-being.

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Millions of more UnitedHealthcare members may now be eligible – at no additional cost – for a yearlong subscription to the Peloton App as part of their health benefits. (Photo source: Peloton Interactive, Inc.)

Millions of more UnitedHealthcare members may now be eligible – at no additional cost – for a yearlong subscription to the Peloton App as part of their health benefits. (Photo source: Peloton Interactive, Inc.)

Under the newly expanded agreement, as many as 10 million UnitedHealthcare commercial members may become eligible for a yearlong subscription to the Peloton App Membership – or receive a three-month waiver toward a Peloton All-Access Membership – at no additional cost as part of their health benefits*. In addition, eligible UnitedHealthcare members in most states will receive preferred pricing on select Peloton connected fitness products, including the Peloton Bike, Bike+ and Tread.

The Peloton offer is already included in most UnitedHealthcare fully insured employer-sponsored plans and is now available as an option for organizations with a self-funded plan and fewer than 3,000 employees and dependents. Larger employers with a self-funded plan may also choose to make the Peloton offer available to their employees via a direct arrangement with Peloton Corporate Wellness, including preferred pricing on select Peloton connected fitness products.

“Our initial offer with Peloton is proving effective in helping encourage many of our members to get or stay active, with the goal of supporting their mental, physical and emotional health,” said Dr. Rhonda Randall, chief medical officer for UnitedHealthcare’s commercial business. “This expanded collaboration will help even more people maximize the value of their health benefits while pursuing their fitness goals.”

Since originally launching the offer in 2021, UnitedHealthcare members are collectively completing over 1 million Peloton classes per month; among enrollees who have taken at least one class during a given month, members are taking an average of over three classes each week.

“Aligned with UnitedHealthcare’s mission, and through the power of community and world-class content, Peloton is committed to providing the motivation for people to live healthier lives,” said Cassidy Rouse, senior vice president of growth partnerships and corporate wellness, Peloton. “We are encouraged by the growth and impact of the collaboration in its first year, and we’re pleased to continue to work with UnitedHealthcare in making wellness more accessible for millions of Americans.”

Eligible UnitedHealthcare members may receive details via email about activating their Peloton App or All-Access Membership– or they can log into myuhc.com to check eligibility. Once eligible members claim their personalized code through their myuhc.com account, they can activate their 12-month subscription to a Peloton App Membership – or a three-month subscription to a Peloton All-Access Membership – at no additional cost. At the end of the 12-month subscription, UnitedHealthcare plan participants will have the opportunity to renew the Peloton App Membership at the market rate directly through Peloton; UnitedHealthcare members’ Peloton App Membership will not automatically renew beyond the 12-month offer.

Available via the Peloton App, with no equipment required, or through a Peloton Bike, Bike+ or Tread as an All-Access Member, eligible UnitedHealthcare members can use the offer to take thousands of live and on-demand fitness classes across various disciplines such as strength, boxing, barre, outdoor running, cycling, walking, meditation and more. The Peloton App is available on any iOS or Android device, Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku TVs and Chromecast and Android TV.

More information about the collaboration is available at uhc.com/peloton.

About UnitedHealthcare

UnitedHealthcare is dedicated to helping people live healthier lives and making the health system work better for everyone by simplifying the health care experience, meeting consumer health and wellness needs, and sustaining trusted relationships with care providers. In the United States, UnitedHealthcare offers the full spectrum of health benefit programs for individuals, employers, and Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, and contracts directly with more than 1.3 million physicians and care professionals, and 6,500 hospitals and other care facilities nationwide. The company also provides health benefits and delivers care to people through owned and operated health care facilities in South America. UnitedHealthcare is one of the businesses of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), a diversified health care company. For more information, visit UnitedHealthcare at www.uhc.com or follow @UHC on Twitter.

About Peloton

Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) is the leading connected fitness platform with a highly engaged community of nearly 7 million Members worldwide. A category innovator at the nexus of fitness, technology, and media, Peloton’s first-of-its-kind subscription platform seamlessly combines innovative hardware, distinctive software, and exclusive content. Its world-renowned instructors, coach and motivate Members to be the best version of themselves anytime, anywhere. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York City, Peloton continues to scale across the US, UK, Canada, Germany, and Australia. For more information, visit www.onepeloton.com.

*Program available to UnitedHealthcare plan participants 18 years and older with access to myuhc.com and who enroll in Peloton’s consumer subscription offering in accordance with the Peloton Terms of Service and Membership Terms; some additional limitations or state-specific restrictions may apply. UnitedHealthcare plan participants may use only one (1) code per All-Access Membership. Please check with your UnitedHealthcare representative for more information.

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For a limited time, the Peloton offering is available to members enrolled in applicable fully insured UnitedHealthcare plans and participants enrolled in UnitedHealthcare Level Funded NavigateNOW, UnitedHealthcare self-funded plans, and UnitedHealthcare Level Funded plans whose employer purchases the offering. Additional details, including offer expiration date and equipment discount availability, are on https://www.myuhc.com/peloton. Members and participants must be 18+ years of age and register for an account with Peloton. Members and participants that own a Peloton Bike, Bike+ or Tread can redeem a 3-month All-Access Membership. Limit one code redemption per member or participant. All services provided by Peloton directly to consumers are governed by Peloton’s Membership Terms, located at https://www.onepeloton.com/membershipterms. Equipment offer void in Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, andWashington, D.C., for members enrolled in applicable fully insured UnitedHealthcare plans. Peloton Bike, Bike+ or Tread purchase requires an All-Access Membership to access content. All prices are exclusive of applicable taxes. Offer applied at checkout. No substitutions. Peloton equipment discount is limited to a purchase of one unit of each equipment type per member or participant. Void where prohibited. Not transferable. The information provided under this program is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be nor should be construed as medical advice. Members and participants should consult with an appropriate health care professional before beginning any exercise program and/or to determine what may be right for them. The value of this offering may be taxable. Members and participants should consult with an appropriate tax professional to determine if they have any tax obligations from having access to this offering at no additional cost.

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Marlin Compression and Port Fuel Center Receive CNG Implementation Energy Matters Award

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DOVER, Del.
, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — On Wednesday, Sept. 14, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation affiliate Marlin Compression and the Port Fuel Center received a CNG Implementation Energy Matters Award. The award was presented by Georgia Public Service Commission Vice Chairman Tim Echols during the Clean Energy Roadshow at Savannah State University in Savannah, Georgia.

Marlin Compression and the Port Fuel Center were recognized for their collaboration in constructing a high-capacity compressed natural gas (CNG) truck and tube trailer fueling station, which opened in March in Port Wentworth, Georgia. The Marlin Compression CNG fueling station is located along the I-95 corridor near the Port of Savannah, within the Port Fuel Center. The facility is one of the largest public access CNG stations on the East Coast, and features a dedicated lane for filling transport trailers. It also serves as a staging area for Chesapeake Utilities’ Marlin Gas Services to fill CNG transport trailers for its virtual pipeline services.

“Sean Register and Marlin Compression have built a state-of-the-art CNG fueling facility just minutes from the Port,” said Echols. “This is the station we have been waiting for to jumpstart CNG truck applications.”

The Energy Matters Awards were created in 2021 to support the vision of Georgia Public Service Commissioner Tim Echols and recognize environmental excellence from individuals, businesses and communities throughout the state of Georgia. These awards encourage individuals and organizations to share their innovative and sustainable projects in the spirit of collaboration and knowledge sharing.

“We are honored to be recognized alongside our partner Sean Register of the Port Fuel Center for our collective efforts to offer drivers and fleets more sustainable fuel options in an effort to improve the air quality at the Port of Savannah and neighboring communities,” noted Kevin McCrackin, assistant vice president, RNG, LNG and business development. “We look forward to exploring additional ways to help industries get closer to carbon neutrality.”

For more information about the Port Fuel Center, visit: Port Wentworth, Georgia CNG Station – Marlin Compression.

About Marlin Compression

Marlin Compression is part of Marlin Gas Services, which was acquired in 2018 by Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK), and provides compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling services for fleets, delivery companies, solid waste providers, mass transit vehicles and other markets. Marlin Compression operates two CNG public fueling stations: one located at Chesapeake Utilities Corporation’s Energy Lane operations center in Dover, Delaware, and a fuel station within the Port Fuel Center, near the Port of Savannah, Georgia. To learn more about Marlin Compression, visit www.marlincompression.com

About Chesapeake Utilities Corporation

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is a diversified energy delivery company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Chesapeake Utilities Corporation offers sustainable energy solutions through its natural gas transmission and distribution, electricity generation and distribution, propane gas distribution, mobile compressed natural gas utility services and solutions, and other businesses. For more information, visit www.chpk.com.

Please note that Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is not affiliated with Chesapeake Energy, an oil and natural gas exploration company headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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Brianna Patterson

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Sanuk Rolls Out 100% Plant-Based Veg Out Collection with Carbon Neutral Materials

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These Sneakers Feature Seven Low-Impact Plant-Based Ingredients


GOLETA, Calif.
, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Sanuk®, a division of Deckers Brands (NYSE: DECK), today announced the launch of its latest eco-conscious innovation: Veg Out. This 100% plant-based footwear capsule collection, comprised of just seven low-impact, plant-based and recycled natural materials, offers a lighter step that doesn’t sacrifice on style or comfort.

Guaranteed to keep you grounded, the new collection includes two Sidewalk Surfer styles with hemp cotton blend uppers, jute footbeds and cork and natural rubber outsoles. Featuring a natural look with undyed fibers, an intentional decision to further reduce environmental impact when compared to conventional fabric dyeing and finishing processes, these laced styles use minimal ingredients, while still delivering on Sanuk’s signature heavy dose of cushiony comfort, made for all-day wear. Known for pushing boundaries within the sustainable footwear space, with both its previous “rubbish reincarnated” SustainaSole collection and use of Sugar Cane EVA in the Cozy Vibes collection, Sanuk is showcasing plant-based isn’t just for diets anymore, encouraging customers to embrace more sustainable products.

In addition to using plant-based materials over synthetic ingredients, Sanuk is taking the Veg Out Collection a step further by measuring the carbon emissions associated with the product’s materials. The materials used in the collection are low-impact, and the brand purchased offsets to address the small remaining amount of carbon emissions, making the collection’s product materials 100% carbon neutral.

“This collection was designed to intentionally push the boundaries of building sustainable products through the sole use of plant-based materials, which is rarely done in footwear,” said Katie Pruitt, Director of Product at Sanuk. “The research and development in the material space required us to rethink manufacturing through a new lens, and we’re proud to unveil this line as a result. Now, who’s ready to Veg Out?”

Below is the full vegan “shoe-trition” label for the Veg Out collection:

  • Responsibly sourced cotton.
  • Hemp.
  • Jute.
  • TENCEL™ Lyocell (Trees).
  • Natural Rubber.
  • Cork.
  • Recycled PLA (Corn-Based).

Sanuk’s Veg Out collection launches today exclusively on Sanuk.com and retails for $70. For more information about Sanuk’s sustainability and environmental efforts, visit www.sanuk.com/corporate-responsbility or follow along on Instagram @sanuk #smilepassiton.

About Sanuk®

Welcome to the world of Sanuk. We’re an unconventional footwear brand on a mission to be the outfitter for the journey to your happy place. In 1997, we were founded with one simple goal: to make people smile….and pass it on. In the world of Sanuk, smiles are always wider…every step of the way to your happy place. For more information, visit sanuk.com or follow @sanuk #smilepassiton

About Deckers Brands

Deckers Brands is a global leader in designing, marketing and distributing innovative footwear, apparel and accessories developed for both everyday casual lifestyle use and high performance activities. The Company’s portfolio of brands includes UGG®, Koolaburra®, HOKA®, Teva® and Sanuk®. Deckers Brands products are sold in more than 50 countries and territories through select department and specialty stores, Company-owned and operated retail stores, and select online stores, including Company-owned websites. Deckers Brands has an over 40-year history of building niche footwear brands into lifestyle market leaders attracting millions of loyal consumers globally. For more information, please visit www.deckers.com.

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Kellogg® and Little Debbie® Recreate Childhood Memories at the Breakfast Table with New Kellogg’s® Little Debbie® Nutty Buddy® Cereal

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From the creators of Cosmic® Brownies and Oatmeal Creme Pies cereals, Kellogg and
Little Debbie® add another nostalgia-inducing cereal to their lineup


BATTLE CREEK, Mich.
, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Kellogg’s® and Little Debbie® are bringing back sweet moments of nostalgia by expanding their lineup of classic treat-inspired cereals with their latest collab: Kellogg’s® Little Debbie® Nutty Buddy® Cereal.

This new cereal evokes a sweet chocolatey and peanut butter aroma, while featuring smooth, creamy chocolate and lightly roasted peanut butter flavors. The flavors meld with the crunchy cereal pieces coated in fudge for the quintessential Nutty Buddy experience.  

“Since dropping our first two Little Debbie cereals, fans have been hungry to see Kellogg transform more Little Debbie snacks into cereal,” said Sadie Garcia, director of brand marketing at Kellogg All Family Cereal. “Our newest collaboration brings the iconic Little Debbie Nutty Buddy bars to the breakfast table for the first time ever.”

Kellogg’s Little Debbie Nutty Buddy Cereal is the third Little Debbie treat to become a cereal. The two fan-favorite brands first teamed up in 2020 to create Kellogg’s® Little Debbie® Oatmeal Creme Pies® Cereal and Kellogg’s Little Debbie® Cosmic Brownies® Cereal.

“Through our continued partnership with Kellogg’s, we’re able to share Little Debbie’s beloved treats with fans in new ways,” said Jeff Badger, vice president of marketing at McKee Foods. “This new cereal captures the nostalgic chocolate and peanut butter flavors of a Nutty Buddy bar. It’s delicious at breakfast or as a treat any time of day.”

Kellogg’s Little Debbie Nutty Buddy Cereal will be available at Walmart in October and at additional retailers nationwide in December for a suggested retail price of $4.99 for an 8.2-ounce box and $5.99 for a 13.1-ounce box. For more information, follow Kellogg on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter.

About Kellogg Company
At Kellogg Company (NYSE: K), our vision is a good and just world where people are not just fed but fulfilled. We are creating better days and a place at the table for everyone through our trusted food brands. Our beloved brands include Pringles®, Cheez-It®, Special K®, Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes®, Pop-Tarts®, Kellogg’s Corn Flakes®, Rice Krispies®, Eggo®, Mini-Wheats®, Kashi®, RXBAR®, MorningStar Farms® and more. Net sales in 2021 were nearly $14.2 billion, comprised principally of snacks as well as convenience foods like cereal, frozen foods, and noodles. As part of our Kellogg’s® Better Days ESG strategy, we’re addressing the interconnected issues of wellbeing, climate and food security, creating Better Days for 3 billion people by the end of 2030. Visit www.KelloggCompany.com.

About the Little Debbie brand

McKee Foods’ Little Debbie brand is the No. 1 brand in the baked sweet goods category. American shoppers purchase more than 2,000 Little Debbie products per minute. Little Debbie snacks are made fresh and delivered from our bakeries to your communities on our own trucking fleet. Wholesale distributors, who are members of your communities, purchase these products from McKee Foods and sell them to local retailers, and ensure that the freshest products are available in your stores. In fact, you’ll find our family promise of quality, freshness and taste on every package. Visit littledebbie.com for more information, or follow Little Debbie on Facebook and Twitter.

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BMO Helps Women Business Owners Grow the Good with the 2022 BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program

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  • $150,000 in grants will be awarded to 12 women-owned businesses in Canada
  • Applications open September 26, 2022 and close October 17, 2022
  • Grant recipients will be announced in March 2023


TORONTO
, Sept. 21, 2022 /CNW/ – BMO Financial Group, in collaboration with Deloitte Canada, today announced the continuation of its BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program pledging $150,000 in grants to support the high-level growth plans of 12 women-owned businesses across Canada.

Among banks in Canada, BMO has led the way by establishing a dedicated bank-wide program for women. With a decades-long commitment to removing barriers to women’s empowerment, championing the advancement of women, and promoting an inclusive market, BMO has taken a close look at women’s unique needs and created programs and initiatives that are important to them. BMO understands that the future depends on empowering more women. 

Through the longest-standing, bank-led recognition program for women in North America – BMO Celebrating Women – and inspired by our Purpose, to Boldly Grow the Good in business and in life, including our commitment to double support for women-led businesses, BMO is inviting women business owners to share their high-level business growth plans and apply for one of 12 grants:

  • one grant of $20,000 CAD
  • four grants of $15,000 CAD
  • seven grants of $10,000 CAD

In addition to these grants, BMO offers a comprehensive package to all recipients that includes an exclusive webinar series focused on business growth, the opportunity to join certain organizations and/or advisory boards, a profile on bmoforwomen.com, and a BMO Celebrating Women Grant Recipient social badge.

Applications open September 26, 2022 and close October 17, 2022.

“Through the BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program, we continue to drive our commitment to close the funding gap and provide meaningful capital to women business owners,” said Christine Cooper, Head, Canadian Commercial Banking. “This year, we are recognizing women-owned businesses that are boldly growing their businesses and, in turn, strengthening the Canadian economy. We are proud to offer these grants and remove barriers for women-owned businesses and help those already leading positive change in their communities to grow the good.”

“Women-owned businesses are a driving force of the Canadian economy, and by providing these entrepreneurs and leaders with access to capital today, we’re ensuring the prosperity of their businesses and our global competitiveness,” said Linda Blair, Chief Experience Officer, Deloitte Canada. “We’re pleased to be working with BMO on this initiative, not only to support women in business, but to inspire others, and we look forward to its positive impact for generations to come.”

To assist with the grant recipient selection process, BMO is collaborating with strategic partners to form this year’s Advisory Panel of Judges.

BMO has a long history of programs and partnerships to support and empower women:

  • Earmarked $5 billion in capital over five years to women entrepreneurs in 2022, building on the commitment of $2 billion in 2014 and $3 billion in 2018.
  • Committed $1.2 million in funding to Coralus (formerly SheEO), a not-for-profit company which offers financial support to businesses led by women-identifying and non-binary people. BMO’s financial commitment allowed Coralus to fund all 2021 venture applicant companies working to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Launched a $750 million Women in Business Bond solution with proceeds being allocated toward women-owned enterprises as defined in BMO’s Sustainable Financing Framework, including micro, small and medium-sized businesses.
  • Set new diversity goals for senior leader and executive roles through its Zero Barriers to Inclusion 2025 strategy, including maintaining its leadership in gender diversity with at least 40 per cent of senior leader roles filled by employees who identify as women.

To learn more about the Canadian Grant Program, visit bmoforwomen.com.

About BMO for Women

BMO is committed to supporting initiatives that empower women within its workforce and the communities the bank serves. BMO has partnered with organizations such as the Women Presidents Organization, GroYourBiz, Women Business Enterprises, and Women Get On Board to provide expertise, leadership, knowledge, and opportunities for women to network and learn. In 2022, BMO announced $5 billion in capital available over five years specifically for Canadian businesses owned by women. Through the BMO-owned recognition program for women in North America – BMO Celebrating Women – BMO celebrates the accomplishments of women who have given back to their communities or achieved success in business. Since 2012, BMO Celebrating Women has honoured more than 240 women in communities across Canada and the United States.

About BMO Financial Group

Serving customers for 200 years and counting, BMO is a highly diversified financial services provider – the 8th largest bank, by assets, in North America. With total assets of $1.07 trillion as of July 31, 2022, and a team of diverse and highly engaged employees, BMO provides a broad range of personal and commercial banking, wealth management and investment banking products and services to more than 12 million customers and conducts business through three operating groups: Personal and Commercial Banking, BMO Wealth Management and BMO Capital Markets.

About Deloitte 

Deloitte provides audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax, and related services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries. Deloitte serves four out of five Fortune Global 500® companies through a globally connected network of member firms in more than 150 countries and territories bringing world-class capabilities, insights, and service to address clients’ most complex business challenges. Deloitte LLP, an Ontario limited liability partnership, is the Canadian member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited. Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK private company limited by guarantee, and its network of member firms, each of which is a legally separate and independent entity. Please see www.deloitte.com/about for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited and its member firms.

Our global Purpose is making an impact that matters. At Deloitte Canada, that translates into building a better future by accelerating and expanding access to knowledge. We believe we can achieve this Purpose by living our shared values to lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact.

To learn more about Deloitte’s approximately 330,000 professionals, over 11,000 of whom are part of the Canadian firm, please connect with us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.

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